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en-usprovides the latest news from University of Medicine and Dentistry of New JerseyChildren, teens at risk for lasting emotional impact from hurricane sandy(Medical Xpress)—After Hurricane Sandy's flood waters have receded and homes demolished by the storm repaired, the unseen aftershocks of the storm may linger for many children who were in the storm's path, particularly those whose families suffered significant losses.https://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-11-children-teens-emotional-impact-hurricane.html
Psychology & PsychiatryWed, 07 Nov 2012 07:04:21 ESTnews271494255Probiotics are found to be a secret weapon for fighting symptoms of the common cold in college studentsCollege students are notoriously sleep-deprived, live in close quarters and lead stress-filled lives, making them especially susceptible for contracting colds and upper-respiratory infections. For these reasons, a team lead by researchers at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey–School of Health Related Professions (UMDNJ–SHRP) selected this population to study the effects of probiotic supplementation on health-related quality of life (HRQL) during the common cold.https://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-10-probiotics-secret-weapon-symptoms-common.html
HealthWed, 24 Oct 2012 10:05:17 ESTnews270291733Bioactive protein from ancient medicinal plant may help combat melanoma and other cancers(Medical Xpress) -- An international team of scientists led by Gary Goldberg, PhD, of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-School of Osteopathic Medicine (UMDNJ-SOM), has found that a protein from the seeds of a plant used for centuries in traditional medicines may be able to halt the spread of melanoma, a lethal form of skin cancer. The National Cancer Institute estimates that melanoma will cause more than 9,000 deaths in the United States this year. On average, melanoma kills one person nearly every hour in the USA, and many more in other countries. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-07-bioactive-protein-ancient-medicinal-combat.html
CancerTue, 24 Jul 2012 18:04:59 ESTnews262371892Research identifies link between Alzheimer's disease and diabetes(Medical Xpress) -- Researchers from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ), collaborating with scientists from Northwestern University in Illinois, have provided direct experimental evidence that diabetes is linked to the onset of Alzheimer's disease. The study, published online this week in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, used an experimental model that shows potential as an important new tool for investigations of Alzheimer&#146;s disease and of drugs being developed to treat Alzheimer&#146;s. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-07-link-alzheimer-disease-diabetes.html
Alzheimer's disease & dementiaThu, 19 Jul 2012 04:22:55 ESTnews261890551Short-term intestinal parasite infection triggers specific cytokines that can prevent the development of type 1 diabetes(Medical Xpress) -- Short-term infection with intestinal worms may provide long-term protection against type I diabetes (TID), suggests a study conducted by William Gause, PhD, and colleagues at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-New Jersey Medical School. The research has been published in the journal Mucosal Immunology.https://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-07-short-term-intestinal-parasite-infection-triggers.html
ImmunologyThu, 19 Jul 2012 04:21:25 ESTnews261890478Keeping up with demand for red blood cells(Medical Xpress) -- Two cellular proteins team up to provide a steady supply of red blood cells (RBCs), according to a study by Lizhao Wu, PhD, of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-New Jersey Medical School, and colleagues. The findings have been published in the journal Blood. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-07-demand-red-blood-cells.html
Medical researchMon, 16 Jul 2012 04:45:05 ESTnews261632698New technique identifies cellular 'needle in a haystack'Rare cells can be identified within mixed cell populations with near perfect accuracy using a detection technique devised by research teams led by Robert Wieder, MD, PhD, at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-New Jersey Medical School and Rajan Kumar, MD, PhD, at Genome Data Systems in Hamilton, N.J. This technique may facilitate cancer diagnosis, which often relies on the detection of rare cancerous cells in tiny amounts of biopsy tissue or fluid.https://phys.org/news/2012-07-technique-cellular-needle-haystack.html
Analytical ChemistryThu, 12 Jul 2012 07:47:59 ESTnews261298070Immunizations are for college kids, too(Medical Xpress) -- Most parents take their young children regularly for immunization shots that protect against polio, diphtheria, measles, mumps and other diseases. But many do not consider that their college-age children also need immunizations. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-07-immunizations-college-kids.html
HealthThu, 12 Jul 2012 07:33:20 ESTnews261297185Bullying can be a summertime issue, too(Phys.org) -- The threat of bullying doesn't stop at the schoolyard gate nor does it end when the final bell signals the beginning of summer vacation, warns Dr. Jennifer Caudle of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-School of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Caudle is a family physician who has lectured on the subject of bullying to thousands of schoolchildren, parents and educators across the country. https://phys.org/news/2012-07-bullying-summertime-issue.html
Social SciencesFri, 06 Jul 2012 06:51:13 ESTnews260776266MG53 protein shown to be useful for treating traumatic tissue damageThroughout the lifecycle, injury to the body&#8217;s cells occurs naturally, as well as through trauma. Cells have the ability to repair and regenerate themselves, but a defect in the repair process can lead to cardiovascular, neurological, muscular or pulmonary diseases. Recent discoveries of key genes that control cell repair have advanced the often painstaking search for ways to enhance the repair process. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-06-mg53-protein-shown-traumatic-tissue.html
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